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Us Congress Senate Bill SB358

Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB358

Introduced
2/3/25  

Caption

RETIREES FIRST Act Reducing Excessive Taxation and Inefficiencies by Reforming Elder Exemptions to Support Fairness, Inflation Relief, and Simpler Taxes Act

Impact

If enacted, SB358 would significantly alter the financial landscape for retirees by increasing the base amounts for taxation on Social Security benefits to $34,000 for singles and $68,000 for married couples filing jointly. These adjustments would be indexed for inflation for future years, ensuring that tax thresholds keep pace with living costs. The bill intends to alleviate some financial pressure on retirees, promoting fairness and supporting inflation relief.

Summary

SB358, known as the RETIREES FIRST Act, proposes amendments to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the threshold amounts for the inclusion of Social Security benefits in taxable income. The primary goal of the bill is to reduce the tax burden on retirees by ensuring that a greater portion of their Social Security benefits can be exempt from taxation. This initiative targets improving financial conditions for older citizens who rely heavily on these benefits during retirement.

Contention

Notably, the bill has sparked debate regarding its fiscal implications, particularly concerning the sustainability of the Social Security Trust Fund. Critics argue that increasing exemptions and thresholds might lead to reduced revenues that can weaken the solvency of the Fund. Supporters, however, contend that providing tax relief to retirees is a moral imperative that justifies the fiscal adjustments, emphasizing the need for creating a more equitable tax system for the elderly.

Congress_id

119-S-358

Introduced_date

2025-02-03

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